Bobby Drake
Bobby Drake is a Silver Age original, debuting in 1969 in the pages of Fantask #5 under the Editions Lug banner — a creation of the legendary duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby — and has been a fixture of comics ever since, with 151 catalog appearances spanning an impressive 56 years. He shares his adventures with some of the most iconic figures in the medium: Cyclope, Jean Grey, Hank McCoy, Warren Worthington III, and Le Fauve are among the notable characters who populate his world across titles like Strange, Titans, and Ultimate X-Men. With 15 key issues to his name, Bobby Drake is no background player — collectors and readers alike have recognized again and again that his appearances carry real weight. If you're building a serious collection or simply want to follow a character with deep roots and lasting relevance, Bobby Drake is absolutely worth your time.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Bobby Drake first appeared in Fantask #5 in 1969 — that's 57 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
- 🏆 Ranks #919 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 151 issues across 54 different series.
- ⭐ 15 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 56 years (1969–2025) — a true Silver Age mainstay.